PAbowhunter86 Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 How much practice do you do before a 3d shoot? I am blow away at how good some archers are at some of the 3d shoot and I want to know how much most pratcie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: How much Practice? On a good week, I practice 5 days a week for at least an hour. Lately, its more like 3 days a week, though. And that's not just shooting. That's yardage practice also. You could be the best shooter in the world and still if you can't estimate yardage well, you'll never get in the trophies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: How much Practice? I walk around my yard and shoot at unknown distances and practice situations like From behind the shrubs, leaning out kneeling down or between the oak and cedar tree. Make it fun and it doesn't seem like practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cweinste Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: How much Practice? Like hutchies said make it fun... Start by practicing at known yardages, then once you no you can hit there, start moving the target around and trying to shoot at different angles. If you are worried about losing arrows, guess what the yardage might be then range it. You will still get the practice at judging yardage without that pressure on you when you shoot. But remember you cant use a rangefinder in a competition. If you shoot enough it will all come together. And remember if your having a bad day dont change anything, just take the day off... Practice makes perfect, CJW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: How much Practice? I might toss a few arrows during the week, but for the most part, the 3D tourneys are all the practice I get, and it's worked for me so far......1st in the state 2 years running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbucks Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: How much Practice? i might try doing that latley i been trying some longer shots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: How much Practice? I use to think if I practiced all the time, I'd get better. I didn't. I had a 1.5 year lay off on 3D's and on the 2nd shoot this year won my class at a local 3D with a 326 on 30 targets. To prep, I shot maybe twice a week. So my point is, don't continually beat yourself. What do you do when you practice little? What comes natural..................Don't worry about the arrow's result, and you'll do fine. That's what I did. But then I'm no Jeff Hopkins. THAT boy can shoot a bow beyond anyones dream on this sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: How much Practice? i find if i shoot arrows every other day i stay really sharp form wise. but i mix in some range estimation practice on the off days and on practice days. you can never have enoughof range estimation. im pretty lucky , i have 2 3d courses that are only 30 miles away and they are open 7 days a week. since i get off of work at 1:30pm so i have all afternoon to go shoot one of them if i want. plus the one course has 3 - 28 target courses. so i can keep varying the courses so i dont see the same targets everytime. just remember that when you practice, use good form on each shot. its better to shoot 25 arrows with good form and good aiming , than to shoot 75 arrows kind of willy nilly and not pay attention to what your doing. i cant say enough about doing range estimation practice . get a laser range finder and hit your local parks, trails and woods. keep a log book of your estimates and then the actuall distance. this will pay big dividends in the long run.. it will allow you to see your progress your making and where you might have problems. good luck.. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stsi36 Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Re: How much Practice? alot alot alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoytguy08 Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Re: How much Practice? i normally practice 4-5 days a week, and it def. pays to practice yardage judging, a good way to do that is to buy some Judo points and pick out leaves, clumps of dirt, etc at diff. yardages and shoot at them it really pays off............believe me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tyshe17 Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Re: How much Practice? i say I average 4 days practicing a week and 1 3d. However, some practice sessions might only be 15 arrows. I also try to work in one long range practice (50-60 yards)so that closer shots feel that much easier. Also, on my way to class I guess yardage and see how close I am...makes me late sometimes, but helps in tournies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OntHunter Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Re: How much Practice? 2-3 times a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovinbowhuntin247365 Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Re: How much Practice? i cant practice enough ... and i dont even tournament shoot yet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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